Hot Truck P M P – Poor Man’s Pizza

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16

Hot Truck P M P - Poor Man's Pizza recipe for a quick meal

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

507

Sugar

Fat

21g

Hot Truck P M P or Poor Man's Pizza is a budget-friendly alternative to traditional pizza. The dish originated in Syracuse, NY, where it was served from a food truck catering to college students. Made with French bread, pizza sauce, canned mushroom slices, shredded mozzarella cheese, and dried oregano, this dish is quick and easy to make at home. It can be customized with additional toppings and enjoyed as a delicious and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Cut the French bread in half lengthwise, and place both halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
3.	Spread pizza sauce evenly over both halves of bread.
4.	Top with sliced mushrooms and shredded mozzarella cheese.
5.	Sprinkle dried oregano over the top.
6.	Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7.	Slice and serve hot.

PROS

A quick and easy recipe that will satisfy your craving for pizza.

The ingredients are budget-friendly and easy to find.

Customizable toppings to your liking.

CONS

Can be calorie and carb-heavy if eaten in large portions.

The French bread can get soggy if too much pizza sauce is used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are low in calories and are a good source of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin D and selenium. These nutrients have been linked to supporting immune function and reducing inflammation. The addition of oregano may also have antioxidant properties.

	1 French bread , loaf
	1 cup pizza sauce
	1 1/2 cups canned mushroom slices
	1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
	1/2 tablespoon dried oregano